Our new school year!

What an amazing start! We have had so much fun establishing routine, reviewing math concepts, practicing new ones, learning new games, practicing second grade responsibilities and jobs, reading together, loving partner work, enjoying writers workshop, and finally readers workshop. Wow! We have done a lot in a short time. 

Our "typical" day in second grade is well underway. As you can see, we have had a lot of fun coming together as a community in our classroom to help us excel in the learning process. 

In math, we have been working a lot with number equations, combinations of ten, and solving story problems. You will see that these are skills that'll be practiced throughout the year, even while being introduced to new skills. Math facts and problem solving are big ideas in second grade. Any chance to allow your second grader to think critically, problem solve, or work with money this year would be fantastic. 

We have many writing pieces under our belt and have begun the writing process, even. Thus far, our emphasis has been on establishing ideas to draft about. Our sketches have been amazing. 

Reading groups have also begun. Stay tuned for your role in our word detective adventures...

Reading for meaning through visualization has been our kickoff in readers workshop. This visualization leads us to the five W's-who, what, when, where, why while we read.

I look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming parent-teacher-student conference. 

Be sure to continue to check out our blog each week.  

Last day!!!

Just a reminder that we will be having our last day of school ice cream sundae party tomorrow at 11:10. Parents are invited!! 

If you have not already dropped off your child's assigned ingredient, please be sure to have it delivered. 

Thank you!!! 

Field day Fun!

What a great day of challenge, working together, and fun!! 

Then in the afternoon...

Measurement fun!!

Another favorite moment!

Collecting gems and running through the silt was a great treat. 

We even got to take three gems home! Thank you Desert of Maine. 

Desert of Maine

What a great day! 

I was able to catch some of our favorite parts about today. Check them out! 

Can you find the butterfly or butterflies in each picture???

A natural landing. 

Look what just latched on to my back!

Just hanging out. 

This butterfly completely surprised Ms Susan! Moments later-I believe another one joined her. 

Trying to transfer the butterfly from one friend to another. 

Look at this butterfly! 

TWO!!

Reading in the Sun!

Or reading just what you love!!

We recently had a great visit from Librarian, Kim Campbell, talking about the summer reading program happening within the South Portland community library. 

This program sounds motivating and engaging. Remember that just reading a few minutes each day can and will prevent summer reading loss. 

I'd love to hear from students about what they're reading throughout the summer. 

Check it out! 

Busy! Busy!

Second grade families-thank you! 

It has become very busy as we push through all that comes with the end of a school year. I want to thank you for your patience as I know I have not posted on our blog in a few weeks. 

We are continuing to have a blast in all content areas but science certainly seems to be a favorite with your second grader. We've been exploring within our Pebbles, Sand, and Silt unit. It has been so much fun turning these everyday second graders into geologists for at least one hour of their day. 

Observing river rocks. What do we notice before submerging into water? 

We have also taken a closer look at the same river rocks mixed with pebbles and gravel. We worked with strainers observing which rocks fit through a small mesh strainer, medium size, and large mesh. What does this tell us about the rocks? 

Stay tuned for more about the action happening in our second grade.